“Steward Health CEO Saga Signals Escalation of Coercive Congressional Oversight Against Private Parties,” Law.com
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November 15, 2024
In September, amid the divisive runup to the election, Senate Democrats and Republicans found something they could agree on: the CEO of Steward Health Care should be referred for criminal prosecution for refusing to appear at a hearing. The Senate’s unanimous vote marked the latest escalation in the legislative branch’s use of its coercive powers against private individuals. Partner Emily Loeb and Associates Sam Ungar and Michael Brady discuss why this vote may be a harbinger of even more aggressive private sector oversight to come in Law.com.
Emily chairs Jenner & Block’s Congressional Investigations practice and is recognized as a leading lawyer nationwide by Chambers USA. As a former Associate Deputy Attorney General at the DOJ and a former Associate White House Counsel, Emily guides companies and institutions through multi-faceted investigations and congressional inquiries, and regularly prepares senior executives for high stakes testimony in Washington, DC and around the globe.
Sam is an experienced litigator and crisis manager who guides clients past high-pressure threats and through high-stakes government oversight inquiries in the United States and internationally. He has prepared clients to testify before Congress and similar government bodies across multiple countries and continents.
Michael focuses his practice on investigations, regulatory, and defense work. He represents executives, companies, and high-profile individuals facing complex reputational and legal challenges, both domestically and internationally. Prior to joining Jenner & Block, Michael served as Congresswoman Anna Eshoo’s chief communications advisor in the US House of Representatives.
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November 15, 2024
In September, amid the divisive runup to the election, Senate Democrats and Republicans found something they could agree on: the CEO of Steward Health Care should be referred for criminal prosecution for refusing to appear at a hearing. The Senate’s unanimous vote marked the latest escalation in the legislative branch’s use of its coercive powers against private individuals. Partner Emily Loeb and Associates Sam Ungar and Michael Brady discuss why this vote may be a harbinger of even more aggressive private sector oversight to come in Law.com.
Emily chairs Jenner & Block’s Congressional Investigations practice and is recognized as a leading lawyer nationwide by Chambers USA. As a former Associate Deputy Attorney General at the DOJ and a former Associate White House Counsel, Emily guides companies and institutions through multi-faceted investigations and congressional inquiries, and regularly prepares senior executives for high stakes testimony in Washington, DC and around the globe.
Sam is an experienced litigator and crisis manager who guides clients past high-pressure threats and through high-stakes government oversight inquiries in the United States and internationally. He has prepared clients to testify before Congress and similar government bodies across multiple countries and continents.
Michael focuses his practice on investigations, regulatory, and defense work. He represents executives, companies, and high-profile individuals facing complex reputational and legal challenges, both domestically and internationally. Prior to joining Jenner & Block, Michael served as Congresswoman Anna Eshoo’s chief communications advisor in the US House of Representatives.
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© 2026 Jenner & Block LLP. Attorney Advertising. Jenner & Block LLP is an Illinois Limited Liability Partnership including professional corporations. This publication, presentation, or event is not intended to provide legal advice but to provide information on legal matters and/or firm news of interest to our clients and colleagues. Readers or attendees should seek specific legal advice before taking any action with respect to matters mentioned in this publication or at this event. The attorney responsible for this communication is Brent E. Kidwell, Jenner & Block LLP, 353 N. Clark Street, Chicago, IL 60654-3456. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome. Jenner & Block London LLP, an affiliate of Jenner & Block LLP, is a limited liability partnership established under the laws of the State of Delaware, USA and is authorised and regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority with SRA number 615729. Information regarding the data we collect and the rights you have over your data can be found in our Privacy Notice. For further inquiries, please contact dataprotection@jenner.com.
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